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Steel Industry’s Bold New Era
10 Feb 2026

Steel Industry’s Bold New Era

Ronak_Pokharna

Deputy General Manager (Apr 2019 – Present); India

Discover how top steel companies are thriving by focusing on quality, innovation, and strong customer partnerships. Explore the latest industry trends and find out what sets high performers apart in today’s competitive market. Read the full article to learn more!

Low-Carbon Special Steels and Market Advantage
10 Feb 2026

Low-Carbon Special Steels and Market Advantage

Ramchandra_Rane

Former Associate Vice President & Marketing Head: Steel Division (Jun 2024 – Aug 2025)

India’s special steel demand is shifting fast across automotive, EVs, railways, and capital goods, with EV-linked applications reshaping the market. Producers are catching up on quality, while low-carbon steels, Scope 3 accountability, and ESG compliance become non-negotiable.

How End-Use Is Reshaping Packaging
27 Jan 2026

How End-Use Is Reshaping Packaging

Matteo_Negrini

Plant Manager (Jan 2023 – Present)

Packaging demand is reshaped by food, pharma, and FMCG needs; sustainability-price trade-offs persist. Many technologies underdeliver ROI, supply chains remain fragile, and low-cost regions plus material alternatives intensify competitive pressure.

Why Aluminium’s Stakes Are Rising
20 Jan 2026

Why Aluminium’s Stakes Are Rising

Arup_Krishna_Saha

Chief Operating Officer (Jan 2015 – Present)

Aluminium demand is shifting toward low-carbon supply, led by automotive and global OEMs; AI has improved select operational metrics but not margins, aluminium’s strategic importance is rising, buyers expect flexibility, and competition has intensified.

India’s Ethanol Feedstock Moment
06 Jan 2026

India’s Ethanol Feedstock Moment

Suresh_Singh_Chauhan

Head of Procurement (Jun 2024 – Present)

Rising ethanol blending targets in India are boosting demand for maize and feedstock grains, prompting structural shifts toward domestic sourcing, greater reliance on digital market intelligence for procurement, and new scaling opportunities amid sustainability trends.

How Green Steel Is Reshaping Demand
06 Jan 2026

How Green Steel Is Reshaping Demand

Ramchandra_Rane

Former Associate Vice President & Marketing Head: Steel Division (Jun 2024 – Aug 2025)

Emerging markets and specialized segments drive alloy steel long-product growth, while green steel demand, digital/energy innovations, and differentiated value propositions shape competition, success hinges on tech, quality, scale, and customer focus.